conviviality

[ kuhn-viv-ee-al-i-tee ]

noun

1. a friendly or agreeable quality:

   We owe our enthusiasm to the business people who share their craft and knowledge with such camaraderie, conviviality, and community spirit.

2. feasting, drinking, and merry company:

   I’m teaching these folks the so-called civilized way of celebrating Christmas, so we'll have two days of conviviality, complete with wine and plum brandy.

3. a festive quality:

   There will be live music, arts and crafts, storytelling, and a general air of conviviality that will charm the hardest of souls.

Other Words From

• non·con·viv·i·al·i·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of conviviality¹

convivial ( def ) + -ity ( def )

Example Sentences

Every time I make it, I’m reminded of all the aiolis I’ve served and been served, the far away friends I miss, and the conviviality of sharing a meal around the same table, at last, again.

From Washington Post

However there was no harm done, and having roared for a boy to off-saddle, Kendrew led the way inside, on conviviality intent.

From Project Gutenberg

The unhappy event which so suddenly interrupted the conviviality of the party scarcely made a more than momentary impression.

From Project Gutenberg

These artless people, during the conviviality of the feast, spoke without disguise.

From Project Gutenberg

Nothing produces good-fellowship, intimacy, and conviviality more than a good supper.

From Project Gutenberg

That was the end of those delicate topics; and conviviality grew apace.

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